#FoodWasteFriday: Food Waste Reduction Was Never Cooler!
As we embrace summer and the glorious bounty of the growing season, it’s easy to settle into a carefree mindset.
And we are with you on that — summer is, by far, our favorite season! But allowing food to go to waste is never something that has lighthearted consequences. To help you manage the tension between wanting to chill out and still do your part, we have provided you with some tasty recipes, quick tips, and neat ideas to reduce that summertime food waste that is sure to keep you cool — both in temperature and in attitude!
Squishy fruit? Wrinkled lemons? Become a freeze pop champion!
Who doesn’t like the way a popsicle can make you feel like you are having the best summer of your life? Here are a few recipes for DIY popsicles and ice cubes that will bring your cooling off game to a whole new level while using ingredients that may be on their way out.
(PS. We really love silicone or stainless steel popsicle and ice cube molds because they are free from toxic (plastic) ingredients!)
Eat the watermelon. Pickle the rind!
For real. Check out this old-fashioned, yet modernly awesome Watermelon Rind Pickles recipe here.
Long on lettuce, short on time? Just wrap it!
You can sub lettuce leaves just about anyplace you would use a bun or hand-held bread. These recipes will help to get your creative juices going, but don’t be shy about striking out on your own lettuce wrap path! #channelyourinnergreenrenegade
Refurb those BBQ dishes!
These leftover BBQ recipes look so delish and hip, you may just want to host a leftover party to show them off.
Pssst! Hosting a BBQ this summer? Check out these tips to reduce the notorious amount of food waste that happens at gatherings.
